Live in Health Aide in West Palm Beach, FL
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Registered Nurse (RN) Skilled Nursing Care
With a live in health aide, your loved one can remain in the comfort of their own home and maintain their maximum level of independence by having one on one personal services readily available to meet their every need.
Please Call us at 800-334-5140 or complete the form below.
United Nursing Services home health aides give your family another option by providing hands-on care for the client including assistance with personal care, mobility activities, and elimination (toileting). We also provide socialization and transport of the client to diversional activities as well as assist with light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and errands.
Services include:
- Dementia Care
- Alzheimer’s Care
- Respite Care
- Daily living needs
- Activity needs: Examples – Turn/position patient, dangle, assist/perform transfers, hands-on assistance with ambulation (with cane, walker, crutches, wheelchair activities)
- Personal care needs: Bathing, showering, grooming (shampoo, shave, skin care, lotion, massage) dressing activity, oral hygiene
- Elimination needs: Examples: Assistance toileting and use of bedside commode, bedpan, catheter care, empty/change catheter/colostomy drainage bag, check daily bowel movement, fecal/urine collection for testing.
- Household needs: Examples – meal preparation / laundry, linen change, light housekeeping & grocery shopping.
- Vital signs: temperature, pulse, respirations, intake & output of food and fluids, blood pressure monitoring
- Range of motion exercises, ice & heat application (as ordered)
- Home management and maintenance
- Transportation to physician / errands
Dementia and Alzheimer’s care
Our dedicated program for dementia and Alzheimer’s care ensures that each individual receives the personalized attention they need. This specialized care is designed to cater specifically to the unique challenges these conditions present, offering a compassionate and understanding approach.
Caregivers are thoroughly trained in handling the intricacies of dementia and Alzheimer’s, equipping them with the skills necessary to provide the highest quality of care. This training covers a wide range of scenarios, ensuring that your loved ones are treated with the utmost respect and expertise.
Whether it’s daily assistance or more intensive support, our services are crafted to adapt to the changing needs of each client, providing peace of mind for families and a comforting environment for those we care for.
Live in Home Health Aide Services
One aide resides/lives at the client’s home 24 hours a day. Criteria for live-in services:
- Client must NOT require constant supervision to allow caregiver uninterrupted sleep
- Caregiver must have a separate bedroom and bathroom
Companion Services
Companions provide socialization and transportation for the client to diversional activities. By law and as enforced by the State of Florida, a companion cannot provide hands-on care for the client. As per the client’s request and time allotted, companions may also assist with light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and errands.
Beyond these essential tasks, companionship plays a crucial role in enhancing a client’s emotional well-being. It’s more than just fulfilling daily needs—companionship fosters meaningful relationships that contribute significantly to a client’s quality of life. This connection helps combat loneliness and creates a comforting presence that resonates deeply with clients.
By pairing clients with companions whose personalities and interests align, we ensure that each interaction is not only supportive but also genuinely enjoyable and enriching. This personalized approach transforms routine care into a source of joy and engagement, making companionship an indispensable aspect of home care services.
Home Health Caregiver Screening
United Nursing Services caregivers undergo a strict screening process before they join the United Nursing Services team. Each caregiver receives a Level II background check with fingerprinting as required by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). As additional safety measures, United Nursing Services also checks driving records and drug tests each employee.
Our application, orientation and training processes United Nursing Services assures high quality employees to care for our clients.
To Learn More About Our Home Health Aides, Please Contact Us Today!
We encourage you to learn more about our home health care services by contacting one of our friendly representatives who will be able to walk you through everything you need to know to feel informed and confident moving forward.